I’ve been thinking alot about fear lately. It’s fucking worthless.
I see it when I go to the store: I see people with masks on; I see it in people who won’t make eye contact. It’s become more pronounced because I’ve turned off the news this week, and pretty much laid off of social media. I see things in people that just don’t make sense to me, and I see fear behind it. I look back, and I don’t think I’ve ever made a good decision that was based in fear. In fact, the things I value the most took a certain amount of courage to just go do, in all varying degrees.
Part of my job is dealing with people every single day who are afraid of technology, and afraid of feeling stupid about it. They call me and ask for help, but they’re so afraid they won’t let themselves make a decision. It’s the ones who aren’t afraid, we can do the most with and end up being successful. You can’t back into it, you gotta move right-the-fuck toward it. Be smart about it, but move forward. Even if your shaking.
I think it’s why I like Bikers. For the most part, you can’t scare these pricks. They’re up for riding across America to see a thing, or they’ll knock you on your ass if you get too far out of line. Fear really doesn’t enter their thinking much. I love that spirit. It inspires me.
Anyway, just a thought. Something to think about on a long ride.
I’m also sick of the stupidity, but that’s a whole other post.